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- Bogwood Cross Pendant, 1850-1885 - Bogwood is long-buried wood found in peat bogs or other environments where the wood is preserved from decay. Craftsmen carve the wood into jewelry, trinkets, and other decorative items. In the mid-to-late nineteenth century, a rich supply of bogwood came from Ireland. Bogwood jewelry carved during this period tended to reflect Celtic and Irish designs and motifs.
- 1850-1885
- Collections - Artifact
Bogwood Cross Pendant, 1850-1885
Bogwood is long-buried wood found in peat bogs or other environments where the wood is preserved from decay. Craftsmen carve the wood into jewelry, trinkets, and other decorative items. In the mid-to-late nineteenth century, a rich supply of bogwood came from Ireland. Bogwood jewelry carved during this period tended to reflect Celtic and Irish designs and motifs.
- Bogwood Cross Pendant, 1850-1880 - Bogwood is long-buried wood found in peat bogs or other environments where the wood is preserved from decay. Craftsmen carve the wood into jewelry, trinkets, and other decorative items. In the mid-to-late nineteenth century, a rich supply of bogwood came from Ireland. Bogwood jewelry carved during this period tended to reflect Celtic and Irish designs and motifs.
- 1850-1880
- Collections - Artifact
Bogwood Cross Pendant, 1850-1880
Bogwood is long-buried wood found in peat bogs or other environments where the wood is preserved from decay. Craftsmen carve the wood into jewelry, trinkets, and other decorative items. In the mid-to-late nineteenth century, a rich supply of bogwood came from Ireland. Bogwood jewelry carved during this period tended to reflect Celtic and Irish designs and motifs.
- Bracelet, 1870-1920 -
- 1870-1920
- Collections - Artifact
Bracelet, 1870-1920
- Cross Pendant, circa 1860 - Before the 20th century, death came early and often. One way people coped was to wear jewelry as memorials to their loved ones. Forms and styles of mourning jewelry changed with the times. In the mid-19th century, mourning jewelry composed of entirely of the deceased hair became popular. This brooch, made of hair, was woven into the shape of a cross and supported with gold mounts.
- circa 1860
- Collections - Artifact
Cross Pendant, circa 1860
Before the 20th century, death came early and often. One way people coped was to wear jewelry as memorials to their loved ones. Forms and styles of mourning jewelry changed with the times. In the mid-19th century, mourning jewelry composed of entirely of the deceased hair became popular. This brooch, made of hair, was woven into the shape of a cross and supported with gold mounts.